Carlos Ortiz

Carlos Ortiz is a seasoned procurement professional currently serving as a Senior Procurement Analyst at the United States Southern Command since June 2023, where responsibilities include analyzing contracting matters and developing related policies and procedures. Prior experience includes serving as a Contracting Officer’s Representative at the Naval Surface Warfare Center from November 2015 to June 2023, overseeing financial management tasks and procurement processes. Carlos also held the role of Purchaser, managing procurement data and ensuring operational efficiency. A retired United States Marine, Carlos served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002 to 2005 and in the Marine Corps Reserve until 2023. Carlos holds a Master of Science in Contract Management from the Naval Postgraduate School and an MBA from Florida International University.